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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.79, 1,747.15 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.79, 1,747.15 and 343.08 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.79 : 1,747.15 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.79/1,747.15 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.79x = 1,747.15 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.79x = 599,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,412.22/1,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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